Join an award-winning tourism and transport company

ASX Listed with over 12,000+ employees globally

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Country Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all depots in Transit Systems NZ. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the day-to-day activities in all the regions, the Country Manager will ensure all depot operations comply with the terms of our contract with local authorities and other stakeholders, and will drive business development to exceed commercial targets.

Duties

• Lead business development and tender activities, including identifying new opportunities, overseeing operational tender inputs, and securing new contract. 

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned to growth objectives, informed by market, industry, and competitor analysis.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, government agencies, industry partners, and unions.

• Oversee the delivery of contracted bus services, ensuring operational performance, asset management, and service delivery meet contractual, legislative, and customer expectations.

• Direct and support management teams to ensure effective resourcing, capability development, performance management, and succession planning.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, HSEQ, industrial relations, and safety requirements, while driving continuous improvement and a strong safety and customer-focused culture.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary Qualifications in a Business-related discipline (desirable).  
• Demonstrated experience in a Senior Leadership Business role.  
• Experience in the operation of bus services.  
• Knowledge of administrative and contractual requirements of NZ Transport Authorities (AT, GWRC, etc.). 
• Understanding and application of HSEQ, Quality Assurance, and Asset Management principals and requirements.  

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration, including car allowance.

• Senior leadership role within a leading transport and tourism organisation.

• High-impact opportunity to shape strategy, growth, and operational outcomes.

How to Apply

Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.

We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position.

Applications close by 5pm Friday 6th March 2026

About Us

Transit Systems is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in the US, London and Singapore. As at 30 June 2025, Kelsian directly employs over 12,800 people and operates over 5,870 buses, 124 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 383 million customer journeys over the last year.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.